I have found a great brand of super-glue that I really like, ThreeBond. The unfortunate part is that I do not know any retailers that carry it - I only seem to be able to buy it at conventions in the Iron Wind Metals (the company that bought Ral Partha). They mostly make industrial type glues and sealants, and I really like their thick super glue. I pick up a big bottle at least once a year at either Origins or Gencon (though I currently have have a second one in my tool box) - it lasts me eight to ten months.

Doing a little googling while writing this, I find it humorous that not only am I supporting an Ohio company (headquartered less than an hour from my home), but their manufacturing plant is actually IN the same city where I live (a whopping 9 minute drive from my house according to Google).

Large (2 oz) gel

They also have an accelerator (often referred to by the brand Zip-Kick) which helps to instantly set the glue (so you don't have to hold it for 30 seconds to a minute). Be aware, the spray attachment they give you with the bottle is crap - I do not recommend it. It is inexact, sprays everywhere and makes a mess. Instead I picked up some cheap plastic pipettes at my FLHS (Friendly Local Hobby Store - if it is only a game store they may not carry them - the place we game also has RC and slot cars), and use these to put a drop of accelerator exactly where I want it.

So in this case, while pinching the legs to the hips with the glue in the socket, a little drop of accelerator on each joint cures the glue and you can let go. Then glue the legs into the feet.

accelerator

cheap plastic pipettes

Now I am not perfect (I know, you are shocked). Sometimes I end up with things not glued where I want them (including my fingers). So I highly recommend you also get some super-glue remover. Not only will it unstick your fingers,but it can also remove parts etc. One of the most common uses for me is to remove bases from models ( for example my Ratkin army was originally skaven, all on individual bases. Well with Kings of War I won't put up with that crap, so I used this to remove the individual bases from all the infantry models, allowing me to then easily multi-base them).

for those oops times

For plastic cement - well at times I wonder if there is any other brand than Testors. These are the people that make all sorts of plastic model kits - cars, planes, ships - you name it. I know growing up we all had some of these kits. This is available at your local hobby shop. They do make a few varieties (low tox, etc), but the red squeeze tube (that always seems to have a big air bubble in the middle) was what I used as a kid, and still use today.

Like all glues, make sure you use this in a well ventilated area. I always remember one warm summer day when I was working on an R2D2 flying rocket (by Estes) in my bedroom with the door closed. I'm not sure how long I was working on it - but suddenly the entire room did a barrel roll on me. I definitely knew it was past time to take a break and go for a walk!

Finally, PVA glue is used for terrain and applying basing materials (like sand and static grass). Elmer's is the most common brand in the US, but there are lots of store brands and this can be found almost everywhere, including convenience and grocery stores.

It is water soluble, and I actually keep a bottle of watered down glue by my work table to use for basing. I apply it with an old brush, and it saves time on thinning it each time.

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With the release of the
rules and starter lists for Kings of War 2nd Edition (if you
don’t have these – you can download them at
Mantic web site), as well as the release of
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, many people are looking to try Kings of War with
their existing Warhammer armies. This post will attempt
to describe the differences between the games.
The list may seem large, but in practicality it is quite an easy switch
from Warhammer 8th edition to Kings of War 2nd
edition. Plus there is nothing stopping
you from playing both games, or using your miniatures to play any games you
want. I will be posting more a tutorial
on how to play Kings of War later, this however is just the differences. First Kings of War is
NOT Warhammer Light. It is not based on
Warhammer. It was written by Alessio
Calvatore, who wrote Warhammer 7th edition and many Warhammer army
books. But Alessio also writes
historical war games, and the idea of ranked of units has been around since H G
Wells published “L…

At Gencon, I asked Ronnie Renton himself when the Historical supplement for Kings of War was coming out and he said next month.
This may not be the final cover, but for everyone that wants to field their Mongol Hordes or Spartans, the book will be out next month

Direct from Mantic

Releasing September 2016 (Shipping week of 26th)$39.99 MSRP Hardcover (will include rules and lists)With Kings of War Historical players can now enjoy their love of both Fantasy and Historical massed battle games! This supplement will allow for numerous armies from past ages to be played on the table top. From Samurai, Vikings and the armies of the Crusades, you can recreate your most loved periods in history!
Because it is all fun and games . . .

We've heard the rumors, we've seen the open day pictures and renders. We've been told that the studio models are being painted and we should have pictures of them soon.

But since when have we ever been content with waiting. Mighty Ape, an online retailer in Australia has pre-orders for the new Empire of Dust, which I believe is scheduled for release the end of July (remember that when Mantic gives a release date it is the date it BEGINS shipping, not when it hits retail stores)

I do want to also clarify that these are all pre-production images and lists - and they may be subject to change. The prices are my estimates - Mighty Ape has the australian prices - but those aren't in US $ and may be discounted (so I'm trying to guess at US MSRP). Also all of these come with bases for everything and mantic points, so I'm not listing those with each entry.

June sees some big releases from Mantic for Kings of War. When I say big, I mean BIG. Monstrous even.

First, in June the forces of the abyss are finally getting a model for the living legend Chroneas. Now a Chroneas is a monster, and while not unique, they are rare enough to never encounter more than one. Of course with Fireball 20, Piercing (1) and the special rule that it is NEVER disordered (i.e. the only way to stop it shooting at you is to kill it) they do seem to show up in almost everyone's list.
To help balance this out, the good armies see the release of the final dragon variant funded by the Kings of War 2nd Edition Kickstarter - the Basilean High Paladin.

The neutral players need a bit of loving as well - so the Forces of Nature (ok, the Brotherhood can take one as well) get the next Greater Elemental - water. (This leaves only the air elementa…

The new nameless faction is coming for Deadzone. You can currently pick up the faction starter and three of the leaders from your FLGS or the Mantic webstore.

So what do you get for the Nameless Deadzone faction starter? There are 12 plastic pre-assembled minis (these are the same as you get in the minion booster, and are also the same ones that are in the upcoming "Terror in the Deep" Star Saga expansion. However the deadzone starter also included six additional resin models.

So to start off are the scuttlers. Some of the weakest of the troops - these little crabs are your cheap options to fill out your troops.

Inkers are octopi that can create a smoke cloud once a game, and then again when they die.

The assassins are close combat troops

While the gunslingers are better at shooting

and when you need a bit more firepower, the riflemen back them up

Finally are the Ogres. Massive crabs ready to put the hurt on anything in the deadzone.

September Releases
Set for release in September (remember Mantic usually does their releases on the last Monday of the month).

Kings of War
Of course I'm going to start with Kings of War (if you wonder why - seriously, have you been reading much of this at all?)

MGKW10 - Kings of War Historical Armies $34.99.
No one is interested in this new Hardback rule supplement with 30 army lists ranging from ancient to around the 1500's (I think war of the roses is the most recent). Ok, seriously folks. Pre-order this NOW. I put up a little post a couple of weeks ago that wasn't much more than this picture and saying it was coming out - well that is now the #2 most view post in my blog with over 2500 views (my average is a few hundred).

Dungeon Saga
MGDS06 - Dungeon Saga: The Tyrant of Halpi - $49.99
If you want to see all the details about this what is coming in this expansion - just watch this space.

If you are like most gamers, you will someday find that you are out of room. Whether it is for the newest miniatures or board game, often physical space can get to be an issue. Even if you dedicate an entire room (or half your basement) to gaming, the number of games you have will ALWAYS increase to fill all available space.

Gamelyn Games was built to fill that very niche - with their Tiny Epic games. (OK, they have done one 'normal' size game). The Tiny Epic games are small boxes that easily can fit into your game shelf. But the games inside are anything but.

The latest in their lineup is Tiny Epic Zombies. I just received my kickstarter copy, and it is scheduled for general release in October, just in time for Halloween. Now there are a LOT of zombie themed games out there - but some of them are so overflowing with miniatures, boards and cards that you need a push cart just to carry everything (Zombicide being a great example, with more miniatures and expansions tha…

The fecal excrement is about to impact the rotational cooling device. And if you don't believe me, just look back at last year.

Yes, the new edition of the tournament 'recommendations' - Clash of Kings 2018 is coming. It has a release date set for January 22nd (Mantic seems to be moving to Monday releases instead of Fridays). This book promises to have the new narrative concluding this (or, by the time it comes out, last) years summer campaign, including the new map of Mantica, changed by the campaign. Of course this will be mostly ignored by most competitive players, as they will be turning immediately to see what changes have been made for the upcoming tournament season. New & changed units, spells and artefacts.
I can already hear the gnashing of teeth, the pulling of hair, and the clinching of sphincters as opinions explode across the internet. However since this was not able to be release in December as originally …